Steve Hislop

Steve Hislop has served as President, Chief Executive Officer and member of our board of directors since July 2007 and Chairman of the Board since May 2018.

From July 2006 through June 2007, Steve was President and Chief Executive Officer of Sam Seltzer Steak House. Prior to that, Steve served as the Concept President and a member of the board of directors of O’Charley’s Restaurants, where he helped grow the business from 12 restaurants to a multi-concept company with 347 restaurants.

Steve currently serves on the board of directors of Not Your Average Joe's, Inc. and Silver Diner, Inc., which are privately held companies.

The board concluded that Steve should serve as a director based upon his operational expertise, knowledge of the restaurant industry, and leadership experience.